公开(公告)号：US20130068673A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13233505

申请日：2011-09-15

Applicant: Frank Maggiore ,  Leon Vanwormer

Inventor： Frank Maggiore ,  Leon Vanwormer

IPC: B01D35/143 ,  B01D35/00

CPC classification number: B01D65/00 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D65/102 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  B01D2313/20

Abstract: A filter element attachment is provided and is attachable to a filter element. The filter element attachment includes a housing for receiving at least a part of the filter element; at least one display configured to display information associated with the filter element. The filter element attachment may be associated with a corresponding filter cartridge and a filter system.

Abstract translation: 提供过滤元件附件并且可附接到过滤元件。 过滤元件附件包括用于接收过滤元件的至少一部分的壳体; 至少一个显示器被配置为显示与所述滤波器元件相关联的信息。 过滤元件附件可以与相应的过滤器滤芯和过滤器系统相关联。

公开(公告)号：US08393167B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-12

申请号：US12903310

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: Andrew Krause ,  Ramesh Janardhanam ,  Steven Root ,  Abdel Hamad

Inventor： Andrew Krause ,  Ramesh Janardhanam ,  Steven Root ,  Abdel Hamad

IPC: F25B49/00 ,  B01D35/00 ,  B01D21/30

CPC classification number: F25D23/126 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  F25D2323/121 ,  F25D2323/122 ,  F25D2400/06

Abstract: A water dispensing system for a refrigerator comprising a refrigeration compartment includes a manifold assembly, a monitoring device coupled to the manifold assembly and including at least one sensor, and a filter assembly including a filter housing removably mounted to the manifold assembly. The filter assembly is configured to be compatible with a plurality of suitable filter media. At least two indicators are in signal communication with the at least one sensor when the filter housing is mounted onto the manifold assembly. A controller is operatively coupled to the monitoring device. The controller is configured to identify the filter assembly and the filter medium based on a signal received from the at least one sensor and operate the water dispensing system based on the identification of the filter assembly and the filter medium.

Abstract translation: 一种用于包括冷藏室的冰箱的水分配系统，包括歧管组件，联接到歧管组件并包括至少一个传感器的监测装置和包括可移除地安装到歧管组件的过滤器壳体的过滤器组件。 过滤器组件被配置为与多个合适的过滤介质兼容。 当过滤器壳体安装到歧管组件上时，至少两个指示器与至少一个传感器信号通信。 控制器可操作地耦合到监控设备。 控制器被配置为基于从至少一个传感器接收的信号来识别过滤器组件和过滤介质，并且基于过滤器组件和过滤介质的识别操作水分配系统。

公开(公告)号：US20120303204A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：US13477124

申请日：2012-05-22

Applicant: Hideki NARISAKO ,  Takashi KIKUTANI ,  Katsuhiko TAKEUCHI

Inventor： Hideki NARISAKO ,  Takashi KIKUTANI ,  Katsuhiko TAKEUCHI

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06K19/067

CPC classification number: F02D41/22 ,  B01D29/036 ,  B01D36/005 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  B01D2201/4046 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  F02D41/2435 ,  F02D2041/224 ,  F02M37/221 ,  Y02T10/40

Abstract: An electronic tag is attached to a filter cartridge, which includes a filter. The electronic tag stores individual product information of the filter and wirelessly transmits the individual product information. A wireless receiver device is installed to a predetermined location of a vehicle, which is other than the filter cartridge and receives the individual product information transmitted from the electronic tag. A diagnostic device diagnoses whether the individual product information is received by the wireless receiver device or whether the filter cartridge installed in the vehicle has a desired filtering performance based on contents of the individual product information received by the wireless receiver device.

Abstract translation: 电子标签连接到包括过滤器的过滤器滤芯上。 电子标签存储过滤器的各个产品信息并且无线地传送各个产品信息。 将无线接收装置安装在车辆的除了滤芯之外的预定位置，并接收从电子标签发送的各个商品信息。 诊断装置根据由无线接收装置接收到的各个商品信息的内容来诊断个体商品信息是否被无线接收装置接收，或安装在车辆中的滤筒是否具有期望的滤波性能。

公开(公告)号：US08298323B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US13342413

申请日：2012-01-03

Applicant: Michael T. Grzonka ,  Michael Joens ,  Aaron Burke

Inventor： Michael T. Grzonka ,  Michael Joens ,  Aaron Burke

IPC: B01D49/00

CPC classification number: B01D35/06 ,  B01D35/143 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  Y10S55/34

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for transmitting information between a device within a housing to a second device, preferably a test or monitoring unit, outside of the housing. There are numerous issues associated with transferring information from within a sealed housing to an external device. In some cases, the use of wires inside the housing may be impractical, due to internal conditions, such as fluid flow, pressure or temperature. In one embodiment, the antenna of the external RF reading device is electrically connected to the dome of the housing. In another embodiment, the device within the housing is electrically connected to a housing component. In another embodiment, the gasket is used to pass information from within the housing to an external device.

公开(公告)号：US20110094951A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-28

申请号：US12984145

申请日：2011-01-04

Applicant: Anthony DiLeo ,  John Dana Hubbard

Inventor： Anthony DiLeo ,  John Dana Hubbard

IPC: B01D35/14 ,  B01D35/143

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D61/147 ,  B01D61/22 ,  B01D65/102 ,  B01D65/104 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  B01D2311/14 ,  B01D2313/44

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for accurately measuring the pressure within a filter housing. A pressure sensor and a communications device are coupled so as to be able to measure and transmit the pressure within the filter housing while in use. This system can comprise a single component, integrating both the communication device and the pressure sensor. Alternatively, the system can comprise separate sensor and transmitter components, in communication with one another. In yet another embodiment, a storage element can be added to the system, thereby allowing the device to store a set of pressure values. The use of this device is beneficial to many applications. For example, the ability to read pressure values in situ allows integrity tests to be performed without additional equipment. In addition, integrity testing for individual filters within multi-filter configurations is possible.

公开(公告)号：US20110062060A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12829945

申请日：2010-07-02

Applicant: Paul Royal ,  Peter Zosimadis ,  Michael H. Ward

Inventor： Paul Royal ,  Peter Zosimadis ,  Michael H. Ward

IPC: B01D35/14 ,  B01D35/143 ,  H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: B01D65/104 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56

Abstract: A system allowing the wireless transfer of data between a fluid filtering apparatus having a controller and a filter when the filter is positioned within the fluid filtering apparatus is described. The system includes a reader circuit and tag circuit in which the tag circuit includes read-only information and an enable bit responsive to a disable signal from the reader circuit to permanently de-authorize use of the filter with the fluid filtering apparatus. The controller is operatively connected to the reader circuit for interpreting the coded information and may modify or eliminate fluid flow within the fluid filtering apparatus, and/or provide a visible or audible warning to the user on the basis of filter manufacturer specifications such as volume and/or time of filter use.

Abstract translation: 描述了当过滤器位于流体过滤装置内时允许在具有控制器的流体过滤装置和过滤器之间的数据无线传输的系统。 该系统包括读取器电路和标签电路，其中标签电路包括只读信息和响应来自读取器电路的禁用信号的使能位，以永久地取消对流体过滤装置的过滤器的使用。 控制器可操作地连接到读取器电路，用于解释编码信息，并且可以修改或消除流体过滤装置内的流体流动，和/或基于过滤器制造商规范（例如体积和 /或过滤器使用时间。

公开(公告)号：US07901570B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-08

申请号：US12715496

申请日：2010-03-02

Applicant: Michael T. Grzonka ,  Aaron Burke

Inventor： Michael T. Grzonka ,  Aaron Burke

IPC: B01D17/12

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D46/429 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  B01D2201/58 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/70

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for supplying electrical power to a device, such as a filter element, located within a housing. In one embodiment, a conductive coil is embedded into the housing base, and a second coil is embedded into the filter element. Current is then passed through the coil in the housing base. Through induction, a current is created in the second coil in the filter element, in much the same way as a transformer functions. This inductive field may interfere with the operation of the various electronic functions, such as communications, sensing or other activities. To overcome this issue, an energy storage component, such as a capacitor, is included in the filter electronics. In this way, the power generated by the inductive field can be stored, and used when the inductive field is no longer present.

公开(公告)号：US07638042B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US11267670

申请日：2005-11-04

Applicant: Robert E. Astle ,  Hemang Patel ,  Mahesh Z. Patel ,  Thomas Holler ,  Karl Fritze

Inventor： Robert E. Astle ,  Hemang Patel ,  Mahesh Z. Patel ,  Thomas Holler ,  Karl Fritze

IPC: B01D35/143

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D27/101 ,  B01D29/606 ,  B01D2201/4023 ,  B01D2201/4046 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/54 ,  B01D2201/56 ,  C02F9/005 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2209/008 ,  C02F2209/40 ,  C02F2209/42

Abstract: A fluid treatment system is provided, the system including a fluid treatment cartridge for treating fluid passing therethrough. The cartridge has an inlet through which untreated fluid enters the cartridge and an outlet from which treated fluid exits the cartridge. The cartridge also has a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for storing data. The fluid treatment system also includes a connection manifold configured to detachably support the fluid treatment cartridge. The connection manifold has an inlet flow path for directing untreated fluid to the inlet of the cartridge and an outlet flow path for directing treated fluid from the outlet of the cartridge, and a data sensor for reading data stored on the RFID tag. Data stored on the RFID tag can be read by the data sensor and evaluated. Use of the fluid treatment system can be deterred based upon the evaluated data.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种流体处理系统，该系统包括用于处理通过其中的流体的流体处理盒。 药筒具有未经处理的流体进入药筒的入口和经处理的流体从出口离开药筒的出口。 该盒还具有用于存储数据的射频识别（RFID）标签。 流体处理系统还包括配置成可拆卸地支撑流体处理盒的连接歧管。 连接歧管具有用于将未处理的流体引导到药筒的入口的入口流动路径和用于引导来自药筒的出口的经处理的流体的出口流动路径，以及用于读取存储在RFID标签上的数据的数据传感器。 存储在RFID标签上的数据可以由数据传感器读取并进行评估。 可以根据评估数据来阻止使用流体处理系统。

公开(公告)号：US20090225808A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12454092

申请日：2009-05-12

Applicant: Anthony DiLeo

Inventor： Anthony DiLeo

IPC: G01K1/00

CPC classification number: B01D46/448 ,  A61L2/07 ,  A61L2/28 ,  B01D29/114 ,  B01D35/143 ,  B01D46/429 ,  B01D46/46 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  B01D2201/54 ,  B01D2201/56

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for accurately measuring the temperature of a filter element. A temperature transducer, and a communications device are coupled so as to be able to measure and transmit the temperature of a filter element while in use. This system can comprise a single component, integrating both the communication device and the temperature transducer. Alternatively, the system can comprise separate temperature transducer and transmitter components, in communication with one another. In yet another embodiment, a storage element can be added to the system, thereby allowing the device to store a set of temperature values. The use of this device is beneficial to many applications. For example, the ability to read filter temperatures in situ allows improved Sterilization-In-Place (SIP) protocol compliance, since the temperatures of actual filter elements can be directly measured, rather than interpolated as is done currently.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种用于精确测量过滤元件温度的系统和方法。 温度传感器和通信设备被耦合以便能够在使用中测量和传输过滤元件的温度。 该系统可以包括集成通信设备和温度传感器的单个组件。 或者，系统可以包括彼此通信的分开的温度传感器和发射器部件。 在另一个实施例中，可以将存储元件添加到系统，从而允许设备存储一组温度值。 使用此设备有利于许多应用程序。 例如，原位读取过滤器温度的能力可以改善就地杀菌（SIP）协议标准，因为可以直接测量实际过滤器元件的温度，而不是如当前所进行的那样内插。

公开(公告)号：US20090032477A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US12251358

申请日：2008-10-14

Applicant: Norio Ikeyama ,  Mark Wilf

Inventor： Norio Ikeyama ,  Mark Wilf

IPC: B01D35/143 ,  B01D37/04

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D61/10 ,  B01D61/12 ,  B01D63/10 ,  B01D63/12 ,  B01D65/00 ,  B01D2201/52 ,  B01D2201/56

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise reverse osmosis filters and systems comprising embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) tags for storing and retrieving data. The RFID tags can be preferably embedded under a filtration device's protective outer shell. Information can be easily stored onto and retrieved from the embedded RFID tags. The ability to easily store and retrieve data from the embedded RFID devices facilitates the creation of loading maps, monitoring, addition, and replacement of fluid filtration devices.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括反渗透滤波器和包括用于存储和检索数据的嵌入式射频识别（RFID）标签的系统。 RFID标签可以优选地嵌入在过滤装置的保护外壳下。 信息可以容易地存储在嵌入式RFID标签上并从其中检索。 从嵌入式RFID设备轻松存储和检索数据的能力有助于创建流体过滤装置的装载图，监控，添加和更换。